Mr. Palmer was affectionally called "Theo" by his family and friends. He was born October 29, 1959 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1977 from Old Classen High School. He was employed by University Hospital, Enid Catering Services, Oklahoma Construction Company ad Tommy's Auto Mechanic Company for many years.

After a lengthy illness, Theophus transitioned from his earthly body on December 21, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father Tommy J. Palmer, Sr., a sister Rose Bradshaw, and a brother Tommy Palmer, Jr.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother Mae Hellen Palmer Williams, stepfather Ray Williams, his sister Jacquelyn Johnson and four brothers: Timothy Palmer, Clayton Palmer (Sharon), Reverend Darrell Palmer (Pamela) and Prentis Palmer of Oklahoma City. He nurtured and raised two other children: Chastie Nero and Courtney Nero of Oklahoma City along with a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.